At the 25th Cruisin’ For A Cure It’s been a long run. Debbie Baker and her crew of volunteers have hosted this important event. An event that can easily say they have saved nearly 1000 men’s lives. It all started…
The Last Cruise
The 2024 SEMA Show Review
Today I present my two days at the 2024 SEMA Show. I went to the SEMA Show to support SEMA Cares a charitable arm of the SEMA Organization which I am a committee member. SEMA Cares is a fundraiser for…
When A Firebird Inspires A Daughter
A Father’s Passion Is Shared Bob Giles is an F-Body* fanatic. Enthusiast. Owner. He has owned 7 F-Bodies in his lifetime. His father was a big influence on his love of cars. Like many of us, who had someone in…
Father-Son Nova
A Blacktop Motor Minute Gary and Cody Kinion’s 1966 Chevy II Nova Gary shares the story of how his father bought this “goldish” colored 283 Nova for him in 1974. For years it sat on the side yard as he…
PORSCHE OUTLAWS
Stuttgart Hot Rods by Michael Alan Ross A Blacktop Book Review While enjoying this book, I got to pondering a few things. At the Laguna College of Art and Design, like at pretty much EVERY Art School, you are taught…
Details on the Final Jeff’s Fun Run
Chris Travers and Brandon Hamner from Pick-ups Limited, Orange County come to the Blacktop Studio at Cambra Speed Shop to share with you the details of the 17th Annual and Final Jeff’s Fun Run coming up in January.
A One-Owner Camaro Finds Rarity
David Smith didn’t realize that the car he bought was as rare as it appears. He couldn’t wait for the new Chevy Camaro to be available at his local Chevy dealer. When they got their first arrivals he was all…
FUN WITH PINKY
AT THE 2024 GRAND NATIONAL TRUCK SHOW We had the opportunity to roll with Pinky Swear around the second annual Grand National Truck Show at the Los Angeles Fairplex, in Pomona, California.
B.Y.O.B. 9 is FINE!
The 9th Annual Bring Your Own Boogie Van-in and Show was another huge hit recently. This year I rolled the Harley into the show. Early on Saturday morning, the Patriots and Paws Classic Car Show was just finishing parking and…
Eaton launches new differentials for diesel GM trucks and Jeeps at SEMA
Eaton’s Mobility Group is expanding its aftermarket differential portfolio with a new Eaton ELocker® and new Detroit Truetrac® differential. The new Detroit Truetrac is a 31-spline differential that will fit the General Motors 11.5-inch rear axle of 2020 and newer…
Home Built ’47 Plymouth Kustom
I’ve seen this car before at a variety of shows and today we caught up with Jordi as he pulled into the Historic Main Street Garden Grove Car Show. Quite interesting build with it’s eggshell red oxide paint and gold…
2024 Grand National Truck Show – The Contenders
In the recent 2024 Grand National Truck Show there were 11 contenders vying for the coveted “World’s Most Beautiful Truck” award. Presented by ARP (Automotive Racing Products) the winner is awarded a $12,500 cash prize with the WMBT Trophy and…
Blue Dragon Hookah House
Bruce Long’s 1963 Ford Econoline Custom Van “A labor of Love” This is how Bruce describes his van. An accomplished wood worker, Bruce has built himself a personal ode to his father who spent some time in Japan in the…
6th Annual KiwanisLand Car Show
For the past 4 years I have been invited to be a part of this incredible event. The Kiwanis Club of Garden Grove, California since 1952 has been helping the community with a variety of events. KiwanisLand is a park…
Randy Palmer’s 1960 Dodge Power Wagon
Today at the 6th Annual Kiwanisland Car Show I saw this incredibly detailed 1960 Dodge Power Wagon owned by Randy and Ellen Palmer. We don’t usually do a Motor Minute on a stock restoration, but the story of this vehicle…